sparkling 1 of 2

adjective

1
as in bubbly

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as in gleaming

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as in merry

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sparkling

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verb

present participle of sparkle
1
as in glowing
to give off sparks while fireworks that sparkle may be entertaining to look at, they can be highly dangerous when used indoors

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2
as in glittering
to shoot forth bursts of light the crystal sparkled in the sunlight

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Recent Examples of sparkling
Adjective
The track opens with piano and a sparkling string arrangement while Bryan takes the first verse. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 The winery’s website says Passaggio produced 1,700 cases of sparkling, white and red wines annually. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The sprawling estate boasted a combination badminton and tennis court, as well as a sparkling swimming pool, where Crawford loved to soak up the sun during her time off. — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026 But my personal come-to-Jesus moment was the bottle of Berlucchi ’61 Brut Nature, a sparkling wine from Franciacorta made in the traditional Champagne method, bone-dry and bracing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 The menu includes a cocktail called la vie en rose, made with sparkling rose, a mocktail called violet moon and rose wine from Whispering Angel. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026 For a kid who loved drawing, the box, with its many drawers, was a portal to a sparkling, colorful world. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 There was this tremendous sparkling production in the music that was being done, especially in things like ABBA. — Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026 This sparkling purple, pink, blue and gray look comes from observations with the Wide Field Imager at the European Space Observatory's La Silla Observatory, also in Chile. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
The conglomerate has seen a particularly high demand for sparkling pieces as of late, with the sector paving the way for a 20 percent increase in the company’s Q1 sales this year compared to 2025. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Her fashion choices are just as much a part of the package, with a wardrobe of sparkling, barely-there separates and statement boots complementing her signature bright pink hair. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2026 Try a cider flight to experience several of Seminary Hill’s delicate and impressive ciders which range from semi-dry to dry and from still to sparkling. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 Kicking it all off is a masquerade ball where masks and sparkling costumes are the norm. — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026 To be fair, a genre that’s given us everything from brooding, sparkling emo kids who play baseball; a stake-wielding teen slayer who can’t quit the bad boy; and eccentric sidekicks who feast on bugs is ripe with material for mockery. — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 For one of Larsson’s shows in Tokyo, makeup artist Sophia Sinot transformed the Allure cover star into a sparkling interpretation of Hello Kitty. — Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026 The report — obtained by ProPublica from the Federal Aviation Administration through a freedom of information request — shows video captured a fireball, then a shower of sparkling debris in the sky moments after the explosion. — Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2026 The Rick Owens show included sparkling avant-garde boots with a fierce platform wedge, as well as sandals with concave wedge heels. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sparkling
  1. bubbly
  2. gleaming
  3. merry
  4. glowing
  5. glittering
  6. effervescent
  7. radiant
  8. scintillating
Adjective
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the filling is very bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Bake until crust is golden and filling is bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of bubbly
Adjective
  • Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
Definition of gleaming
Adjective
  • After tuning up, Batiste led his merry band of musicians to their stage.
    — Marc Lieberman, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The friendly staff, who wear black uniforms with lettering that identifies their duties add to the hotel’s merry atmosphere.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of merry
Verb
  • For the best views look 40-90 degrees away from the radiant, where the glowing trains left in the wake of the fast-moving meteors will be at their longest.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • But the phone’s first public testers have given glowing feedback.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of glowing
Verb
  • This is a city full of glittering theater marquees and mint midcentury signage, and ringed with rail yards and the scars of an industrial center remade for human scale.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • During the talk, Bardem reflected on a glittering career, from his early life growing up in one of Spain’s most prestigious acting families to winning an Oscar and, this year, finally conquering his fear of the stage.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of glittering
Adjective
  • During a recent visit to the brand's Bryant Park showroom, the energy was effervescent as Arons and her team walked us through the latest offering from the brand -- including the smash collab.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Summer may be over, but its effervescent joy has carried over into the street style trends outside the recent spring 2027 shows despite the cooler days.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of effervescent
Adjective
  • Bathrooms feature Aesop bath amenities, Dyson hair dryers, Toto toilets, Matouk linens, and radiant heated floors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The radiant formula features a subtle sheen and amps skin’s moisture levels with ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of radiant
Adjective
  • Dirt roads in the scintillating sunlight, near crashes, the cold crisp breeze of early spring, a breath of air in the summer heat.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Mosaku’s dress was formfitting and merged timeless elegance with a scintillating, sensual appeal by contemporary standards.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of scintillating

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“Sparkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparkling. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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